Delhi Capitals batter Deeya Yadav became the youngest-ever player to feature in the Women’s Premier League on Tuesday.
The teenager from Haryana was handed her maiden cap ahead of the WPL 2026 fixture against Mumbai Indians in Vadodara as she replaced Minnu Mani in the playing XI.
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Deeya, at 16 years and 103 days, overtook Mumbai Indians’ G. Kamalini’s record (16y 213d) set in the 2025 season.
List of youngest debutants in WPL
Deeya Yadav (Delhi Capitals) – 16y 103d
G Kamalini (Mumbai Indians) – 16y 213d
Shabnam Shakil (Gujarat Giants) – 16y 263d
Parshavi Chopra (Mumbai Indians) – 16y 312d
Alice Capsey (Delhi Capitals) – 18y 205d
Published on Jan 20, 2026
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